We deliver the latest skills, the most industry-relevant qualifications and the very best employment support – it’s our job is to make sure every one of our students graduates work ready and world ready.

At New Education Group our goal is the same as yours. We’re here to help you take on the world.

About us

Training for the job you want

If you’re looking for a new career path, there are plenty of exciting and growing industries looking for great people – creative industries, IT, tourism, hospitality, trades and many more – but you need specialist skills to qualify.

That’s where we can help. We work in partnership with industry leaders to ensure our programmes will equip you with the skills and knowledge to take you into the future.

At New Education Group hands-on training is a key part of our programmes – you can develop your skills in our specialist campus facilities then practice them in the workplace through internships with our industry partners.

Our campuses across New Zealand are all ranked Category 1 – the highest accreditation awarded to training providers, which ensures you learn the practical skills you need, to land the job you want.

Confident students, real-life learning

New Education Group is different from universities and polytechnics. Our unique approach to learning is centred on real-life relevance. Many of our experienced tutors are still working professionally in their fields, and staying up-to-date with latest industry developments.

Our supportive, student-centred approach creates an environment where you can stay on track with your programme and graduate ready to take on the world.

Courses

Your new career starts here

Are you dreaming of an exciting career, but don’t know where to start? New Education Group has talented industry tutors, real-world facilities and contacts with employers, so you graduate ready for your dream job.

Our Colleges

Training for the real world

Each of New Education Group's specialist colleges offers real-world training in an exciting industry – not just theory, but industry-ready, practical experiences to support you into your chosen career.

Our approach to learning

Hands-on, practical training

At each of our colleges, we provide hands-on, practical experience. We design our courses with industry experts, so what you learn has a direct connection and practical application to your chosen career. That means you graduate with the skills you need to walk straight into the workplace.

Our approach to learning

Small classes

Our class environment is the signature feature of all New Education Group colleges. Small class sizes ensure you learn better, feel supported and have enough one-to-one attention. We’ve designed our learning experiences to be stimulating, effective and fun for all students. And getting to know your classmates well creates a comfortable social atmosphere.

Our approach to learning

Tutors with real-life industry experience

When you want to learn real-life, up-to-date skills, the best tutors are people who come direct from industry. That’s why our teaching staff are real-world professionals – enthusiastic experts who are excited to share their knowledge and expertise with you.

Our approach to learning

Fit for industry

Each of our campuses is designed to reflect the specific industry environments found in the workplace, from training bars, restaurants and commercial kitchens, to on-site retail shops and construction workshops.

As an example, one campus has 3D graphics suites, green screen rooms and a complete production complex for film and television. Another boasts a Boeing 747 service trainer and a full Boeing 737 aircraft cabin trainer. It’s about taking you right to the heart of your chosen industry.

Our approach to learning

Employment is the ultimate goal

To help launch you into the right career, employment skills are embedded in our courses every step of the way. Opportunities for real-life work experience are an important part of many of our courses, and some include paid internships.

Our approach to learning

Free employment support

New Education Group is the preferred training provider for many of New Zealand’s leading employers, who not only advise on our programmes – they also look for new employees from our graduates. Our careers team and Campus staff are ready and willing to help you find a job in your chosen industry.

Our Success

Success Stories

Find out more about how our real-world vocational training and higher learning programmes enable our students to achieve their full potential.

Etevihe Sakaria

FLIGHT ATTENDANT, AIR CHATHAMS

Thanks to New Zealand School of Tourism’s world-class aviation training, Etevihe has a job that’s really taking her places. After making the decision to follow her passion in 2015, Etevihe gained a Certificate in Airline, Travel & Tourism, and a Certificate in International Flight Attending.

Gurdip Singh (Deep)

CG GENERALIST, YUKFOO ANIMATION STUDIO

Deep says studying the Yoobee Digital Media course Level 5 was the best decision of his life. He loved it so much he was admitted directly into Advanced 3D Graphics Level 7. Working hard and honing new technical skills has launched Deep’s creative flair and rich imagination that has resulted in him being awarded best Technical Artist and Best Overall Student.

Clara Pafundi

STUDIO MANAGER & CAMPAIGN PHOTOGRAPHER, GLASSONS

Studying at South Seas Film & Television School enabled Clara to combine her talent for photography with her love of fashion. Clara gained a Diploma in Digital Photography, specialising in fashion photography. Now Clara has a much-coveted role working for fashion brand Glassons. Not only is she their Studio Manager, but she also gets to shoot their campaigns!

Chelsey Furedi

ANIMATOR, CINCO CINE

Animation College’s Diploma in Digital Media was the perfect launchpad for passionate 2D animator Chelsey. The innovative training gave her an excellent grounding in character animation and studio practice, plus invaluable industry experience. After graduation Chelsey landed a role on an eight-month project working as an animator for film production company Cinco Cine.

Gorgoon Jeravongaram

ONSITE IT SUPPORT, CIRCLE IT

A Diploma in Cloud Technology from AMES – Institute of IT equipped Gorgoon with the latest knowledge in Cloud-based technology, giving him the expertise and skills he needs to succeed in this rapidly-changing industry. He now has a job he loves, maintaining and upgrading Circle IT’s servers and network infrastructure, and helping roll-out the company’s long-term IT strategies.

Michael Long

DEMI CHEF, GRAND WINDSOR 5 STAR BOUTIQUE HOTEL

As a student from South Africa, Michael completed NZMA’s Level 5 Diploma in Professional Cookery, which saw him develop his signature style as a result of the cookery skills he learnt. He has also won gold and bronze medals at the prestigious NZChef’s National Salon. But his greatest accolade to date is having his recipe featured in the NZChef’s textbook. Now Michael is creating masterpieces as a Demi Chef.

Ashleigh Scott

DIRECTOR, THE FACIALIST

A Diploma in Beauty and Spa Therapies from Elite International School of Beauty and Spa Therapies began Ashleigh Scott’s journey to becoming an influential figure in Auckland’s beauty scene. After graduating in 2009, Ashleigh moved to London and began working as a specialised facialist. She opened her own clinic in 2014 upon returning to Auckland and since has already filled her space and schedule to capacity.

Sofia Bue

SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP ARTIST, WETA WORKSHOP

After completing her Diploma in Production Design and Sculpting Level 5 at Cut Above Academy in 2012, Sofia went on to win the World Title in Special Effects Body Art and Makeup in 2013 (as well as 2015) and took on a role at Weta Workshop. During her time at Weta, Sofia has worked on many projects including Thunderbirds Are Go minitures and prosthetics and make-up for Ghost in the Shell.

Our People

Our staff embody our values of Excellence, Partnership, Innovation and above all, Care. These values set New Education Group apart and support us in delivering a consistently high-quality student experience.

New Education

Chief Executive, NZMA

Mark Worsop

Mark brings a wealth of management experience in private tertiary education to his role.

Latest New Education Group News

The first cohort of students from Animation College’s Rotorua campus are on the cusp of graduating from their three year Level 6 Diploma in Applied Animation (DAA) and Level 7 Diploma in Digital Media (DDM).

NZMA will open a community campus in Porirua, Wellington and is now taking enrolments for Level 3 and 4 Early Childhood Education, Floristry and Computing. The campus will officially open in late April 2018.

Two students from Yoobee School of Design, Nicola Gamble and Joshua Malcolm have just returned from a month long startup accelerator experience for youth in New Zealand, called Venture Up. The programme attracts future entrepreneurs and business leaders and aims to give them the tools for success.

NZMA has recently opened a new level 5 Pharmacy Technician course in regional centre, Hamilton, New Zealand. The course is based on the same successful programme that has been run in Auckland and Christchurch for many years.

With regional centre Rotorua continuing to shine as a premier tourist destination in New Zealand, NZMA will open its first campus there this month, to deliver hospitality programmes for the local community.

NZMA is recognised as a leader in vocational education. NZQA latest EER has further reinforced this status by re-confirming NZMA’s Category 1 rating with Highly Confident in Education Performance and a Highly Confident in Capability in Self-Assessment.

Three NZMA students have returned inspired from the International Management Institute of Switzerland this week, after fulfilling their Student Ambassador roles and learning more about the career options open to them.